And they really didn't even change their name. And it was state sponsored doping for years

Jul 26, 2021
8:37:52pm

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Russia, ROC, officially barred from Tokyo Olympics, but punishment is effectively in name only

Russia is officially not at the Olympics due to doping scandal - there will be no flag or anthem - but 335 Russians will still be competing in Tokyo.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/22/russia-doping-scandal-tokyo-summer-olympics/8066321002/[https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/8066321002]

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I want to understand - The ROC are the Russians that were banned from the

Lifi

7/26/21 8:33pm

Yup. Makes sense right?

byuluvr

7/26/21 8:34pm

It’s the lamest punishment imaginable.

Duke Silver

7/26/21 8:35pm

They don't get to hear their anthem, which means the gold they cheated for

Corn Pop

7/26/21 8:35pm

The Russian flag isn’t permitted on anything but the cases of their Olympic

rivercitycoug

7/26/21 8:35pm

And I guarantee Russian media isn’t treating it any differently than if they

gwalker

7/26/21 8:36pm

And they really didn't even change their name. And it was state sponsored doping for years

CSoul

7/26/21 8:37pm

It’s the equivalent of a parent saying,”I’m ver disappointed in you!” but not

Thrill

7/26/21 8:38pm

These are the athletes that weren’t caught doping. They can still compete, but

Lieutenant America

7/26/21 8:47pm

“Technically” sure, but they are competing under “Russian Olympic Committee.”

Duke Silver

7/26/21 9:18pm

I’m not giving a personal opinion. The OP asked a question, I was just answering

Lieutenant America

7/26/21 9:20pm

Sorry I wasn’t aiming that as a personal jab, I understand you were just

Duke Silver

7/26/21 10:11pm

Guess you can still dope though?

SoValleyCOUG

7/26/21 8:58pm

They were duped when they didn't know they were getting doped

BYUBandfan

7/26/21 9:04pm

Basically, the ROC is a dupe account for the Russians.

Great38

7/26/21 9:05pm

It's still more of a punishment than the Astros received

Russia, ROC, officially barred from Tokyo Olympics, but punishment is effectively in name only

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